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Galaxy Z Fold 8 pre-orders selling faster than Samsung expected
9to5Google • • general
Key Points:
- Samsung increased production of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 ahead of its launch but is still facing faster-than-expected pre-order sales for the smaller foldable model, leading to stock shortages in some regions like South Korea.
- The company initially allocated more units for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 (2.8 million) compared to the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra (2 million), expecting higher demand for the standard model.
- Despite the larger supply, certain colors of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 are running low and may not last through the pre-order period, causing delays like the “Pistachio” color now being pushed to October.
- The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is not experiencing supply issues, indicating strong availability, while consumer preference seems to favor the more compact and wider aspect ratio of the standard Fold 8.
- The Galaxy Z Fold 8’s thinner design may appeal to users seeking a foldable phone without the taller profile typical of previous Samsung models.
